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AUG. 10, 2021
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced a significant increase in the Delta variant (B.1.617.2) throughout the Commonwealth -- 80% of infections that occurred during the week ending July 10 that were caused by a variant of concern and reported to VDH were the Delta variant, an increase of 45% since the week of June 19.
“The Delta variant is here in Virginia, and it is hitting our unvaccinated population especially hard,” said State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver, M.D, M.A. “We have a very effective tool to stop transmission of COVID-19: vaccination."
COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States are effective at protecting persons from circulating variants of the COVID-19 virus. The best way to stop the spread of Delta and protect yourself and others is to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you
Text your ZIP code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233
Questions about the vaccines? Get the answers.
On Friday and Saturday (Aug. 13 & 14), Arlington County’s Public Health Division is offering free walk-in COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 12 and up at Aurora Hills, Columbia Pike, Shirlington, and Westover Libraries.
Getting vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to end the COVID-19 pandemic. But some people may still need to take steps to protect themselves against COVID-19, such as children too young to get vaccinated or people with weakened immune systems.
We can all do our part by following VDH's advice:
- wear a mask in indoor settings, even if you are vaccinated,
- stay at least six feet from others outside of your household,
- avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces,
- wash your hands often
- stay home if you are infected with COVID-19, and
- stay separate from others and get tested if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
- Northern Virginia Health Directors urge masks indoors regardless of vaccination status
- APS Superintendent will host two virtual Community Town Halls, one in English and one in Spanish, on Aug. 11 to provide back-to-school updates for students and families.
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The COVID-19 vaccines are made to save lives, and the moments we miss most—hugs, afternoons with friends, time with family, and so much more.
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Rider capacity restrictions are lifted on all ART buses. Riders will still be required to wear face masks when riding all ART buses.
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Virginia will require its state workers to show proof that they are fully vaccinated or be tested for COVID-19 every week.
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WATCH: The Delta Variant: What You Should Know
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The U.S. Department of Education released the “Return to School Roadmap,” a resource to support students, schools, educators, and communities.
Questions about COVID-19? Call the County's public information line at
703-228-7999, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINE EVENT
AUGUST 12, 4-8 PM
WALTER REED COMMUNITY CENTER
- FREE! Appointment recommended but not required: 703-228-1200
- Open to rising 7th and 12th graders who live in Arlington (guardian needed if under the age of 18)
- Offering vaccines required for school entry — HPV, Meningococcal, and Tdap — plus COVID-19 vaccines. (COVID-19 vaccines are not required for school entry.)
- Questions? Call your school health clinic.
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